Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

By Matt Allen

Editor, DadsDivorce.com

The choice of an attorney is an important decision, and knowing which divorce questions to ask is the quickest way toward understanding whether the lawyer you are speaking with is the right one for you.

When you go into an initial consultation looking for legal advice on divorce, think about what your priorities are for your divorce.

Divorced dads obviously want someone they can trust and confide in, but many fathers fail to ask important questions that would give them a better understanding of why they should hire a particular lawyer or firm.

According to the divorce lawyers of Cordell & Cordell, here is just a sampling of divorce questions to ask they think every prospective client should have in mind:

Cordell & Cordell attorney Maura Cunningham talked with DadsDivorce.com editor Matt Allen about your initial consultation in a divorce case and what questions you should be asking any potential attorney.

Selecting an attorney is one of the most important decisions in your case. As a client, you want to make sure your attorney is right for you.

The full audio version of the podcast is available here.

By Jill A. Duffy

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

Unfortunately, your divorce attorney fees are not tax deductible.

However, any attorney fees that you incurred relating to tax advice surrounding divorce may be deductible up to the federal government limits. You may also be entitled to deduct attorney fees to obtain taxable alimony.

Question:

I am representing myself pro se in my divorce case. My wife is being represented by a divorce attorney who represented me in a previous family law case from another marriage. Isn't this a conflict of interest?

Also, I have responded to my wife's lawyer's discovery requests, but have heard nothing back from him. How can I notify the court that I am abiding by its orders?

Question:

I need to borrow against my 401k in order to retain a lawyer for my divorce case. However, the plan administrator tells me that I will have to get my ex-wife to co-sign a release before I can receive a loan from my 401k.

Can she be forced by a motion to compel or some other court order to sign the release so I can pay my attorney fees?